Little Theatre of Epidaurus, Ancient Greek theatre near the port in Archaea Epidavros, Greece
The Little Theatre of Epidaurus is an ancient performance space with 18 rows of stone seats arranged in a semicircle on a hillside around the central stage area. Its modest size makes it a smaller counterpart to the more famous Theatre of Epidaurus nearby.
The theatre was built in the 4th century BC and later faded from view, hidden beneath olive trees for centuries. Archaeologists discovered it and started restoration efforts in the 1970s to bring the ancient site back.
The theatre served as a gathering place where the community experienced stories and celebrated religious occasions together. Today visitors can sense during performances how this space has brought people together across centuries.
The theatre sits near the port area and is open to visitors, particularly during summer events and performances when the site is most active. Wearing sturdy shoes is recommended since the pathways between the stone seats can be steep and uneven.
Several preserved stone seats bear inscriptions indicating dedication to Dionysus and showing how the theatre was built in separate construction phases. These details offer visitors a rare glimpse into how ancient performance spaces were organized and constructed.
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